Apparently, the polygraph has drawn the attention of writer Bruce Sterling amongst various technologies that he describes (Technology Review, 10/21/03) as worthy of a soon death.
See http://www.bcentral.com/articles/isyn/default.asp?newsid=2003102115&cobrand=msn&LID=3800
QuoteThe use of lie detectors is basically a voodoo ritual that allows large institutions to lie to themselves about the trustworthiness of their employees.